San Antonio Spurs owner Peter Holt and the team celebrates with the trophy after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs owner Peter Holt and the team celebrates with the trophy after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in ... more

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A view of the trophy after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

A view of the trophy after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won ... more

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Former San Antonio Spurs player George Gervin presents the trophy to San Antonio Spurs owner Peter Holt and the team after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

Former San Antonio Spurs player George Gervin presents the trophy to San Antonio Spurs owner Peter Holt and the team after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May ... more

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San Antonio Spurs owner Peter Holt and Manu Ginobili hug after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs owner Peter Holt and Manu Ginobili hug after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. ... more

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Members of the San Antonio Spurs celebrate after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

Members of the San Antonio Spurs celebrate after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Aron Baynes and Tim Duncan celebrate with the team after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs' Aron Baynes and Tim Duncan celebrate with the team after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili holds the trophy after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili holds the trophy after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili answers questions after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili answers questions after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan celebrate after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan celebrate after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance ... more

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan shake hands after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan shake hands after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw and Tim Duncan react after a play during overtime action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw and Tim Duncan react after a play during overtime action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy ... more

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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant near the end of overtime action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant near the end of overtime action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw looks for room over Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson during overtime action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw looks for room over Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson during overtime action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (left) and Reggie Jackson during overtime action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (left) and Reggie Jackson during overtime action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan and Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher talk after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan and Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher talk after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson and Serge Ibaka during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson and Serge Ibaka during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker drives around Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker drives around Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Matt Bonner shoots around Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Matt Bonner shoots around Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw shoots around Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw shoots around Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (left) and Kendrick Perkins during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (left) and Kendrick Perkins during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena ... more

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant reacts after a play during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant reacts after a play during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili hug after Ginobili scored late in second half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili hug after Ginobili scored late in second half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at ... more

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant and San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard chase after a loose ball during second half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant and San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard chase after a loose ball during second half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green drives around Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins during second half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green drives around Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins during second half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili hug after Ginobili scored late in second half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili hug after Ginobili scored late in second half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at ... more

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A view of the trophy after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

A view of the trophy after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Boris Diaw hug during the trophy presentation after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Boris Diaw hug during the trophy presentation after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (from left), Manu Ginobili, and Aron Baynes take part in the trophy presentation after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. The Spurs won 112-107 and advance to the NBA Finals to play the Miami Heat. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (from left), Manu Ginobili, and Aron Baynes take part in the trophy presentation after Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, ... more

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson and San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard chase after a loose ball during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Reggie Jackson and San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard chase after a loose ball during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (left) and Reggie Jackson during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili looks for room around Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (left) and Reggie Jackson during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan celebrates with Boris Diaw after a point during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan celebrates with Boris Diaw after a point during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake ... more

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant and San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter grab for a rebound during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant and San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter grab for a rebound during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena ... more

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San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Danny Green defend Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Danny Green defend Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook during first half action in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Saturday May 31, 2014 at Chesapeake Energy ... more

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The score tied 101-101, Tim Duncan's long tip-in of Manu Ginobili's missed jumper went in the basket a couple of tenths of a second after the regulation buzzer at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

So Duncan and his teammates had to play an extra five minutes to beat the Thunder and earn their second straight trip to the NBA Finals.

Duncan then did what he had done in the early years of his career: Took over during crunch time — this time an overtime — to provide enough offense for the Spurs to emerge with a 112-107 win in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals.

Duncan made both of his shots and three of four free throws in the extra period, scoring seven of the Spurs' 11 points in the extra period.

For the game, the 38-year-old power forward scored 19 points and grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds for the 155th playoff double-double of his career. He is second on the all-time playoff double-double list, just two behind Lakers Hall of Famer Magic Johnson.

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It was vintage Duncan. Gregg Popovich, the only head coach he has played for in the NBA, had a keen appreciation about what he had gotten from Duncan and some of his other veteran teammates.

“It was an odd sort of thing,” Popovich said of the Spurs' offensive approach in overtime, “because Manu (Ginobili) played point guard about a year ago and we had to improvise along the way. We ran some things for Manu, some things for Boris and some things for Timmy, just to change it up and try to take advantage of what they were doing defensively.

“A lot of guys played well, but Timmy came through and we went to him. Manu came through. We ran a few plays for him. Boris was fantastic all night long. He was really good at both ends of the court.”

Duncan got most of his points in the overtime against Oklahoma City's best defender, Serge Ibaka, the NBA's No. 2 shot blocker.

His approach was simple.

“I had to match against Ibaka and I just did what I could,” he said. “Just tried to neutralize his jumping and his blocked shots; just tried to get underneath him and use my size to get over the top of him.”

On the biggest basket of the game, a 5-foot turnaround jumper with 19.4 seconds remaining that gave the Spurs a 110-107 lead, Ibaka got help from Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook, who swiped at the ball twice, then tried to block the shot as Duncan released it.

“By the time I turned I saw (Westbrook) coming, but I was already in the middle of my shot so I just tried to get up as much as I can and finally got a roll,” Duncan said.